KAREN IACOBBO is a journalist and researcher. She is also Adjunct Professor, Freshman Studies at Johnson and Wales University and Special Lecturer at Providence College.
MICHAEL IACOBBO is a journalist who has worked for the Associated Press, the Providence Phoenix, and other publications.
"Every once in a while someone comes along and sees the need for
explaining, or defining, and clarifying a basic reality. The
Iacobbos have certainly done this with their book. It is a major
breakthrough, both journalistically and inspirationally."-Colman
McCarthy, Columnist, The Washington Post
"Karen and Michael Iacobbo have done a stellar job at digging down
to the roots of our vegetarian heritage. Their new book is a
bountiful harvest of fascinating information, and should be
required reading for anyone walking the veg way."-Jeff Nelson,
President, VegSource.com
"Vegetarian America is an entertaining and informative read that
puts into perspective the rich history of the U.S. vegetarian
movement."-Suzanne Havala Hobbs, Director, Carolina Health Summit
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
"Vegetarian America is one of the most fascinating books I have
ever read. It shows clearly where the path is leading and I hope
enough of us get on it before it's too late for our children and
grandchildren."-Howard F. Lyman LL.D., author of Mad Cowboy
?[A] compelling, readable account of an unfamiliar history.?-Boston
Herald
?[A] most entertaining history of the practice of vegetarianism in
the United States from the late 1700s to the present....Vegetarian
America is a truly amazing, deftly researched and succinctly
presented tour of the side of America that is not so commonly seen
amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham
commercials.?-Vegetarian Journal
?[T]his extremely well researched book is a worthwhile purchase for
both large public and academic libraries.?-Library Journal
?Vegetarian America is a history of the movement in the US from the
18th century to today. The book goes thoroughly and compellingly
into a history about which most vegetarians themselves are unaware.
The Iacobbos provide fascinating stories and details about the key
people, organizations, and events in vegetarianism....Recommended.
All levels.?-Choice
?Vegetarian America is a truly amazing, deftly researched and
succinctly presented tour of the side of America that is not so
commonly seen amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham
commercials.?-The Bookwatch
?Vegetarian America: A History is an affordable and highly
recommended acquisition for the circulating collections of all
academic, health sciences, and public libraries. It deserves a
place in the culinary collections of all hospital and other special
libraries, cooking schools, and the personal collections of
everyone with an interest in the history of food.?-E-Streams
?Vegetarian America: A History should be placed in every library in
this country.?-MBR Internet Bookwatch
"ÝA¨ compelling, readable account of an unfamiliar history."-Boston
Herald
"ÝA¨ most entertaining history of the practice of vegetarianism in
the United States from the late 1700s to the present....Vegetarian
America is a truly amazing, deftly researched and succinctly
presented tour of the side of America that is not so commonly seen
amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham
commercials."-Vegetarian Journal
"ÝT¨his extremely well researched book is a worthwhile purchase for
both large public and academic libraries."-Library Journal
"[A] compelling, readable account of an unfamiliar history."-Boston
Herald
"[A] most entertaining history of the practice of vegetarianism in
the United States from the late 1700s to the present....Vegetarian
America is a truly amazing, deftly researched and succinctly
presented tour of the side of America that is not so commonly seen
amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham
commercials."-Vegetarian Journal
"[T]his extremely well researched book is a worthwhile purchase for
both large public and academic libraries."-Library Journal
"Vegetarian America is a history of the movement in the US from the
18th century to today. The book goes thoroughly and compellingly
into a history about which most vegetarians themselves are unaware.
The Iacobbos provide fascinating stories and details about the key
people, organizations, and events in vegetarianism....Recommended.
All levels."-Choice
"Vegetarian America is a truly amazing, deftly researched and
succinctly presented tour of the side of America that is not so
commonly seen amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham
commercials."-The Bookwatch
"Vegetarian America: A History should be placed in every library in
this country."-MBR Internet Bookwatch
"Vegetarian America: A History is an affordable and highly
recommended acquisition for the circulating collections of all
academic, health sciences, and public libraries. It deserves a
place in the culinary collections of all hospital and other special
libraries, cooking schools, and the personal collections of
everyone with an interest in the history of food."-E-Streams
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